Hot Links! 2012's Most Gorgeous Beauty Icons

Hot Links! 2012’s Most Gorgeous Beauty Icons

Plus: How to dine alone in a restaurant, tips from the most stylish man in the world, and more!

-Lucia Peters

Does dining alone in a restaurant freak you out as much as it freaks US out? Have no fear: The ultimate guide to doing it like an ultra-confident pro is here! (TheGloss)

Who was your hair and/or beauty icon for 2012? From Diane Kruger to Zoe Saldana, here’s who we were taking our cues from. Lookin’ good, ladies! (The Frisky)

Sure, you can drink booze WITH your food… but it’s just as delicious IN your food! Bailey’s fudge ripple ice cream, chicken and brandy farfalle, and more pics + recipes ahead! (The Berry)

An apple a day does more than keep the doctor away. Find out what other hidden benefits this crisp, delicious fruit has here! (YouBeauty)

The readers have spoken: According to you, these are the hottest guys of 2012. Agree? Disagree? Weigh in here! (TresSugar)

What does your bookshelf say about you on a date? Whether you’re a David Sedaris fan or a Lord of the Rings devotee, we’ve got the lowdown here! (HowAboutWe)

Don’t have time to hit up the salon? Think again—this place will multitask your beauty services. Love! (BeautyBloggingJunkie)

This guy? He is the most stylish man in the world. He also finally wrote a book on the subject. Find out what he has to say here! (TheGloss)

Crowdsourcing time: What exactly IS this thing? It has sequins… and appears to be some sort of a harness. Can anyone enlighten us? Please? Because we’re really struggling to understand it… (The Frisky)